Whynter IMC-270MS manual

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    WHYNTER COMP A C T ICE M A KE R 27 LB C A P A CITY - MET A LL IC SIL VER Congratulations on your new W hy nter product. To ensure proper operatio n, please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product. Keep t hi s manual in a safe place for fut ure reference. Model # : IMC - 270MS INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

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    2 DISPOS A L INFORM A TION This s y mbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the ap pliance can- not be treated as normal domestic trash, but must be handed in at a coll ection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances. You r contribution to the correct dispo sal of this product protects th e environment. Further information[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTE NTS / TECHNIC A L SPECIFIC A T IONS DISPOSAL INFORM A TION 2 TECHNIC A L INFORMATION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 PARTS 5 CONTROL P A NEL AND FEATURES 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRU CT IONS 7 – 8 CARE A ND MAINTENANCE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 WARRANTY INFORM A TION 11 MODEL : IMC - 270M S Protection Type: I Climate Type : SN/N/ST Pow[...]

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    4 W A RN ING TO REDUCE THE R ISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJU RY WHEN US ING YOUR P ORTABLE ICE MAKER, FOLL O W THESE BASIC PRECAU TIO NS:  Read all instructions before using the applia nce  Never clean appliance parts w ith fla mmable fluids. The fumes can creat e a fire hazard. Do not use an exces- sively wet cloth, industrial solvent[...]

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    5 P A RTS 1 Ice Shovel 2 Ice Full Sensor 3 Ice Basket (Removable) 4 Ice Maker Cover 5 Air Vent 6 Water Drain Plug 7 Maximum W ater Le vel Mark and Water Reservoir 8 Control Panel[...]

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    6 CONTROL P ANEL AND FEA TU RES A Cube Size Indicator Lights B Power Indicator C Ice Full Indicator D Water Shortage Indicator Light E Power On/Off Button F Cube Size Selector Button ICE SIZE ICE SIZE SELECTION This ice maker produces bullet - shaped ice. The default cube size from the factor y is set at LARGE. Each time you press t his b utton the[...]

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    7 INST A LL A TIO N A ND OP ERA TING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION OF YOUR ICE M A KER  Locate the ice maker away from direct sunlight and sourc es of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sou rces may increase electrica l consump- tion. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the ice [...]

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    8 INST A LL A TIO N A ND OP ERA TING INSTRUCTIONS  NOTE : Th i s i c e m ak er p r o d u c es 9 i c e c u b es ev er y c y c l e o f 10 t o 15 m i n u t es ap p r o x i m at el y d e- pending on the size of cube is select ed . W hen the ambient temperature is lower t han 59ºF, the small ice cube size is recommended to avoid ice cubes cl umping [...]

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    9 C A RE A ND M AINTEN A NCE CAUTION : Fai l u r e t o u n p l u g t h e i c e m a k er c o u l d r es u l t i n el ec t r i c al s h o c k o r p er s o n al i n j u r y . DRAINING YOUR ICE M A KER Follow the steps below to drain the unit. 1. Carefully move the unit towar ds a sink or other suitable location for draining 2. Remove the rubber drain [...]

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    10 Problem Possible Causes Solutions  The com pre ssor work s ab- normally with a buzzing noise  The volt age is lo wer than rec - ommended  Stop the ice maker and do not restart until the voltage is normal  W ater shortage indicator light is on  There is not enough water in the reservoir  Press the ON/OFF button, fill with water,[...]

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    11 ONE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY & THREE YEAR W ARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This W HY NTER Portable Ic e Maker is warranted, to the original owner within th e 48 continental states, for one year f rom t he date of p urchase against defects in material and w orkmanship unde r normal use and service. Should your W HYNTER Portable I ce Mak er prove defecti[...]